CANNELTON – The city of Cannelton will celebrate its 175-year anniversary, known as a terquasquicentennial, in October. Mu Gamma Sorority will assemble a cookbook in honor of this celebration and its members would like to receive recipes in all categories from past and present residents.

Recipes are needed from residents of Cannelton as well as anyone whose from the community who like to have their favorite recipes published in this memorable cookbook.

TELL CITY – The city of Tell City will soon accept applications for a patrolman after the retirement of a veteran officer this month.

Sgt. Lynn Wooldridge’s official last day was Saturday, leaving an opening on the department’s roster. Chief Greg Hendershot said he will post the position. Likely candidates include current reserve officers and police who work for other agencies.

ST. MARKS – A 20-year-old University of Southern Indiana student died Monday in a two-vehicle accident between St. Marks and Bristow.

According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Samuel J. Deom, 20, of 14928 Indiana 145, was pulling out of his driveway when his truck was hit by a northbound pickup truck driven by Aaron Meyer, 34, of Bristow.

PERRY COUNTY – Circuit Court Judge Lucy Goffinet has filed for a second term in office.
Goffinet, who was elected in 2006, filed her candidacy in Indianapolis. State election rules require judges and prosecutors to file with the secretary of state.

Goffinet plans a formal announcement of her re-election plans Jan. 27 but confirmed her candidacy to The News Wednesday morning.

POSEYVILLE—Zach Roberts went 5-0 to lead Tell City to a 2-3 record in North Posey’s six-team wrestling round-robin Saturday.
Tell City beat North Posey 37-32 and Mount Vernon 36-27 but lost to Castle 50-21, to Reitz 61-15, and to Evansville Central 50-24.
Roberts won the 220-pound class.
Jessie Lawalin (126-pound weight class) and Spenser Beard (170) each went 4-1, with Beard getting three pins.
Cody Osborne (heavyweight) and Justin Alvarez (132) each went 3-2.